Mtlreeffreak's 10 Footer. Let the games begin!

[mtlreeffreak]

Originally Posted by DKoKoMan

This will be a really nice large system! . I will keep my eye out for update photos.

thanks alot guys!

[Scythanith]

My tank is a smaller version of yours and this is what I have for flow.

Stars are holes drilled in the eurobrace for returns. Circles are MP40's.



Here is a rough idea of how my water flows.

[Scythanith]

Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone on the visible edge between the two pieces of starfire glass. The other edges don't matter as much as I assume they will be concealed.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone.

That's something you shouldn't have to request.

[mtlreeffreak]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone on the visible edge between the two pieces of starfire glass. The other edges don't matter as much as I assume they will be concealed.

I emailed them with this Request.
this is the reply i got:




Not sure where that idea came from but it is almost impossible due to the way we build for strength

We use spacer to form a 1/16 gap between the glass contract to give the silicone the strongest bond, but due to this when the silicone cures it traps the moisture in the seams and that can cause bubbles to form


The only way to not have bubble is to remove more silicone between the seams so less moisture is release but you get a weaker seam

[Scythanith]

I agree Wardog! Mtlreeffreak, that was an option (that I didn't know about until after) when I bought my tank. I could be wrong, but I swear someone local to me ordered their tank specifically with no bubbles and paid extra.

[Scythanith]

Plus, plenty of tank manufacturers construct tanks with no bubbles in the silicone and they are perfectly strong.

[WarDog]

I understand Dave's reply in regards to seam strength. Alternatively, you could go with black silicone which should help make the bubbles less visible (if any)... or perhaps Concept should be looking for a different silicone than GE SCS1200. Every Concept tank I have seen with clear silicone has bubbles, and its always bugged the hell out of me.